Spec Sizes

Lexus IS 250 vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Lincoln MKZ

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.7 in
  • Height56.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.2 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,461 lb – 3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus IS 250 is 10.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 194.1 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 2.1 in narrower (71.3 in vs 73.4 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.9 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 265 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,820 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 265 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,820 lb)
  2. Length: Lexus IS 250 is 10.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 194.1 in)
  3. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.9 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.2 in)
  4. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 2.1 in narrower (71.3 in vs 73.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 112.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • Narrower for tight parkingLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250 — Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)

Dimension comparison

SpecLexus IS 250Lincoln MKZDifference
Length183.7 in194.1 in10.4 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in2.1 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in1.9 in
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in2.0 in
Ground clearance5.2 in——
Curb weight3,555 lb3,820 lb265 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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